Barbecue Cauliflower Wings

INGREDIENTS

To prepare cauliflower
1 head of cauliflower
¾ cup plant-based milk (180ml)
¼ cup of water (60ml)
¾ cup chickpea flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour (approx. 100-120gr)
2-3 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp sweet red paprika powder

To prepare the sauce
1 cup ketchup (250g)
¼ cup water (50ml)
2-3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or other vinegar
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or teriyaki or soy sauce
A dash of hot pepper sauce or tabasco, chili flakes
1 tsp red paprika powder mild
1.2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder
1 tsp mustard powder
Salt to taste

Easy Barbecue Cauliflower Wings With Homemade Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce

Everyone is going to like these BBQ Cauliflower Wings whether they love cauliflower or not. These Barbecue Cauliflower Wings are a healthy alternative to traditional wings. They are vegan, gluten-free, and almost oil-free. They make a great finger food snack at a party, otherwise serve them over rice for a quick and delicious meal.

To make these flavourful and crispy cauliflower wings, you don’t need many ingredients. All you need is one head of cauliflower, chickpea, or other gluten-free flour, plant-based milk, water, seasonings, a bit of oil, and your favourite barbecue sauce to coat. Store-bought sauces can be used if you are looking for a quicker option.

Recipe by Bianca Zapatka

METHOD

Preheat oven to 428°F (220°C).
Wash and cut cauliflower head into florets.
Mix milk, water, flour and seasonings in a bowl until the batter is thick.
Dip the cauliflower one by one in the batter, shake off excess batter and place them single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown, flipping the florets over halfway through to get all sides golden brown and crispy.
In the meantime, prepare the barbecue sauce: Put all the ingredients in a pot, bring them to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.
If you prefer it more spicy, add more hot pepper sauce or tabasco or chili flakes.
Let the sauce cool down. Then combine 1 cup from the sauce with 1 tbsp oil for the marinade.
Once the cauliflower is done, remove from the oven and toss all the baked florets with the bbq sauce to coat evenly.
Return cauliflower in the oven and bake for further approx. 20 minutes.
You can fill the remaining BBQ sauce in a closed jar and store it in the fridge.
Serve the cauliflower wings with rice (or your favourite side dish) and dipping sauces of choice.
Enjoy!